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THE 24TH ANNUAL
                         CABERNET FOR
                         CONNOISSEURS
                         BENEFITTING
                         FAMILY HOUSE
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 | THE ST. REGIS HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO

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EVENT COMMITTEE

              EVENT CO-CHAIRS:
             Scott Miller and Jeff Smith

              EVENT COMMITTEE:
                   Carolyn Duryea
                   Steve Goldfarb
                     Susie Heller
                   Kimberly Jones
                   Lorcan Kearney
                     John Kugler
                     Adriel Lares
                     Kim Murphy
                    Jamie O'Hara
                      Dan Toney
                    Faith Wheeler
                  Michelle Yoshinaka
                  Debbie Zachareas

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORY BOARD

                         BOARD OF DIRECTORS
                         Steve Goldfarb, Esq., Chair
       Michele Brasch                            Diana Montgomery, M.D.
          Tory Cable                                     Bob Nibbi
        Anne Finigan                                     Mark Orsi
       Linda Goldfarb                               Carl Reichardt, Jr.
        Nancy Grand                                     Randi Saffian
         Susie Heller                               Gerry Sangiacomo
Michelle Hermiston, M.D. PhD                             Kim Scurr
        Jim Kauffman                                     Jeff Smith
       Lorcan Kearney                                   Drew Stroud
        Kevin Keenley                                Roger Swanson
     Todd Kovacevich                               Jill Thompson, M.D.
         John Kugler                                     Dan Toney
     Hanmin Lee, M.D.                                   Douglas Wall
  Ann Adamson Leonardo                                  Mariana Wall
          Susan Mall                                  Russ Yoshinaka
         Scott Miller
                          Alexandra Morgan, CEO

                          ADVISORY BOARD
      Tony Gemignani                                   William Shea
       Jane Hawgood                                  Alexandra Singer
           Eli Kha                                      Steve Soja
        Adriel Lares                                    Rob Stuart
      Todd McKinnon                                   Bobby Thomas
       Amy McKnight                                   Bob Tomasello
      Drew McKnight                              Kathleen Toney, R.N., M.S.
        Pat Monahan                                    Linda Turner
        Taylor Moore                                  Spencer Wang
       David Pillsbury                              Debbie Zachareas
         Frank Pizzo

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LOT #1 | LIVE AUCTION

BRING HOME CABERNET FOR CONNOISSEURS

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         s you marvel at the amazing wines being       Enjoy exclusive, small batch treasures made
         poured throughout the Cabernet for            by some of the most well-known winemakers
         Connoisseurs event, know that the fun         in the world. These wineries represent the
doesn't have to end. One bottle from each and          best-of-the-best, and they are yours for the taking.
every winery present will be yours to sip and
savor in the comfort of your own home. If you          DONATED BY: POURING VINTNERS FROM
are a cabernet sauvignon lover, this lot is for you!   THE 2019 CABERNET FOR CONNOISSEURS EVENT

 INCLUDES:
 • Forty 750ml bottles from the 2019 Cabernet for Connoisseurs vintners

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FAMILY GUY, OTIUM, AND PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS FOR 2

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         et colorful with this incredible lot from      European chefs, including Alain Ducasse and
         Family Guy, Fox's outrageous hit animated      Gordon Ramsay, and in 2009 represented the
         television series. First and foremost, a       United States at the prestigious Bocuse d'Or
photo of the winning bidder will be used by             World Final. In 2018, he represented the U.S. on
the show's artists to create a character likeness       the international Netflix series The Final Table and
drawing of the winner. Get a behind-the-scenes          won first place, beating out 24 competitors from
look at how this ever-popular series is made!           around the world.
Prepare to laugh out loud! You and your guest
will attend a live "table read" where the show's        Enjoy every last morsel before heading to the
writers begin to bring a brand-new episode to life      Peninsula Beverly Hills—an exclusive oasis in the
right before your eyes. This is truly a one of a kind   city of angels. During your two-night stay, partake
experience for a Family Guy fan and a guest.            in the hotel's famous Royal High Tea.

Afterwards, head over to Otium where Chef               To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
Timothy Hollingsworth will delight you with             before December 31, 2019, based on filming
his sophisticated, yet accessible menu featuring        schedule and availability. (Peninsula Beverly Hills
highly eclectic, vibrant, and seasonal flavors.         Hotel blackout dates: June, July, and August.)
Hollingsworth became a sought-after chef after
spending 13 years cooking under Thomas Keller           DONATED BY: FUZZY DOOR PRODUCTIONS;
                                                        ERICA HUGGINS; PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS;
at The French Laundry, including four years as the      TIMOTHY HOLLINGSWORTH, OTIUM;
Chef de Cuisine. He has trained under acclaimed         JEFF STRAUSS & MINDY SCHULTHEIS

 INCLUDES:
 • Family Guy table read (Attendees must be 18+ years old)
 • Character drawing of the winning bidder
 • Dinner and wine pairing for two at Otium
 • Two-night stay at the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel (Blackout dates: June, July, August)

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4 NIGHTS IN HEAVENLY HEALDSBURG FOR 8

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       hese dreamy four days will immerse you        Back at the villa, you can enjoy your gifts: a signed
       and seven friends in the best of wine         3L of Kosta Browne Gary's Vineyard Santa Lucia
       country. To begin, you'll spend four nights   Highlands Pinot Noir, a signed 3L of Duckhorn
in a breathtaking four-bedroom wine country          Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,
estate villa overlooking lush cabernet vineyards.    and a 1.5L of Orsi Family Vineyards 2014 Estate
Enjoy the spacious floor plan, breathtaking          Cabernet. Or, you can selfishly take them home
views, luxury pool and spa, outdoor dining,          (we won't tell!).
rose gardens, and more. During your stay, you'll
be spoiled with two private farm-to-table dinners    To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable
and an exquisite lunch and tasting. First, you       Monday through Friday through March 16,
and your guests will get the unique opportunity      2020. All guests must be at least 21 years of age.
to dine at Kosta Browne in Sebastopol with           Transportation not included.
general manager, Neil Bernardi and winemaker,
Nico Cueva. On a second evening, you'll sit          DONATED BY:
                                                     DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY; KOSTA BROWNE;
side-by-side with Duckhorn Vineyards CEO             ORSI FAMILY VINEYARDS; BARRY & KIM LERNER;
Alex Ryan over a personalized menu. Hand-            DAVID & STACY BARNETT
crafted Italian varietals will be calling over a
lunch, tour, and tasting at Orsi Family Vineyards.

 INCLUDES:
 • Four-night stay (Monday-Friday)in a four-bedroom wine country estate villa
 • Two dinners and one lunch for eight people
 • Two signed 3L bottles
 • One 1.5L bottle

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LOT #5 | LIVE AUCTION

THE EPITOME OF WINE AND FOOD:
GRACE FAMILY & FRENCH LAUNDRY FOR 4

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       he lucky winning bidder and three guests     Continue the fun at home with your 3L of
       (two couples) will be personally hosted by   2012 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet and 3L
       Ann and Dick Grace at their 140 year old     of 2012 Grace Family Blank Vineyards Cabernet.
Victorian Estate and Winery for a private tour
of their beautiful property and tasting of their    To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
exceptional, sought-after wines.                    before March 16, 2020. 90 day advance notice
                                                    requested to accommodate dinner reservations.
After immersing yourselves in Grace's legendary
wines, you’ll make your way to The French           DONATED BY:
Laundry to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dinner        GRACE FAMILY VINEYARDS
at the famed restaurant.

 INCLUDES:
 • Private tour and tasting at Grace Family Vineyards for four
 • Dinner for four at The French Laundry
 • Grace Family Vineyards: two 3L bottles

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LOT #6 | LIVE AUCTION

HOLLYWOOD DAYS/HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS FOR 4

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        ou and three friends will kick off your       Raymond, and the star of Netflix’s food-obsessed
        Los Angeles adventure with a visit to one     travel series, Somebody Feed Phil. Phil will join the
        of one of the hottest new TV sets—Why         group for an incredible dinner, and he'll answer
Women Kill, from Marc Cherry the creator of           questions and share tales of his own adventures in
Desperate Housewives, this upcoming American          Hollywood and around the world on his quest for
dark comedy-drama series stars Lucy Liu (of           great stories, fabulous things to eat, and amazing
Elementary) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a         people to eat them with. Hey, who knows, maybe
Time, He’s Just Not That Into You). Award-winning     you'll wind up in an episode...?
TV comedy writer and producer on the show, Jeff
Strauss (Friends), will take you behind the scenes    What will you and Phil be having besides a great
during a day of shooting on this racy and playful     time? There'll be wines from Napa's brilliant
new series that explores the lives of three women     winemaker Charles Thomas of Lokoya, Cardinale,
living in three different decades, each dealing       Rudd, Quintessa, and more. And, of course, Chef
with, marriage, infidelity... and murder. Get the     Silverton's food—how good is it? Well, to quote
inside scoop before it premieres later this year on   GQ's Alan Richman: "When the time comes to
CBS All Access.                                       have that fabled Last Meal, keep Chi SPACCA in
                                                      mind."
When you arrive at chi SPACCA, Chef Nancy
Silverton's "meat speakeasy" (per Food & Wine)        To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
you'll be greeted by Jeff Strauss, your guide from    before March 16, 2020, based on filming schedule
the morning, but you'll pretty much forget he's       and availability.
even there, because you're about to meet a man
who is quite possibly Hollywood's funniest            DONATED BY:
and most famous foodie—Phil Rosenthal, the            JEFF STRAUSS & MINDY SCHULTHEIS
hilarious writer/co-creator of Everybody Loves        PHIL ROSENTHAL; NANCY SILVERTON, CHI SPACCA
                                                      THOMAS-HSI WINES

 INCLUDES:
 • Why Women Kill set visit for four
 • Dinner at chi SPACCA for four with Phil Rosenthal
 • One-night stay for two couples at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Los Angeles

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LOT #7 | LIVE AUCTION

ULTIMATE WINE COUNTRY
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CAR RACING EXPERIENCE FOR 4

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            elcome to the ultimate Wine Country      receive a passenger seat ride at Sonoma Raceway
            professional sports car racing           with a K-PAX Racing professional driver in a fully
            experience. You and three friends        race-ready Bentley Continental GT3 race car
will enjoy the ultimate insider's race weekend       • Four Pit Road passes for the weekend: practice
with K-PAX Racing at Sonoma Raceway. The             on June 7th and both races on June 8th and 9th
Blancpain GT World Challenge America Series          • Four authentic K-PAX Racing Team race day
returns to Sonoma Raceway June 7-9, 2019.            crew shirts and hats
K-PAX Racing, based out of Sonoma, California        • Full access to K-PAX Racing hospitality (meals)
is a multi-championship GT3 race team with           for four for all three days, June 7th-9th
53 series wins and 125 podiums and is the only
team in North America racing the ultra-exclusive     Valid during the Blancpain GT World Challenge
Bentley Continental GT3. The winning bidder          America Series at Sonoma Raceway, June 7-9,
will receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience fully   2019.
embedded with the K-PAX Racing team:
                                                     DONATED BY:
• One member of the winning bidder's party will      JIM HAUGHEY AND K-PAX RACING

 INCLUDES:
 • One passenger seat ride with professional race car driver in a K-PAX Racing
 Bentley Continental GT3 race car at Sonoma Raceway (Must be 18+ years old).
 To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time between June 6-June 9, 2019
 • Four Pit Road credentials (Must be 18+ years old to be on Pit Road. Any guests
 under 18 years old will have credentials for regular event access)
 • Four authentic team crew shirts and hats
 • Access for four to K-PAX paddock and hospitality

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GO BIG OR GO HOME

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      et ready to cherish your new lot of      DONATED BY:
      historic Napa Valley wines complete      ANTICA NAPA VALLEY
      with 9 (yes 9!) Jeroboams and 1 iconic   DUCKHORN NAPA VALLEY
                                               HOURGLASS
Methuselah. Let the party begin!
                                               MARSTON FAMILY VINEYARDS
                                               PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS
                                               REALM CELLARS
                                               ROBERT FOLEY VINEYARDS
                                               SHAFER VINEYARDS
                                               SWITCHBACK RIDGE
                                               VINEYARD 29

 INCLUDES 10 BIG BOTTLES:
 • 6L 2007 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2015 Antica Townsend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2015 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2012 Hourglass Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2015 Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2015 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (etched and in a box)
 • 3L 2009 Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2013 Robert Foley Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3L 2015 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
   (etched & hand painted in wood box)
 • 3L 2015 Vineyard 29 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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QUEL BEAU LIEU! “WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE!” 5 BOUTIQUE
WINERIES, A GLORIOUS 2-NIGHT STAY, AND 2 DINNERS FOR
10 AT BEAULIEU GARDEN ESTATE, PLUS 10 SIGNED MAGNUMS

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        et ready for an enchanting experience           At each estate, the oenophile experience will be
        of high-end local cuisine paired with           playfully paired with delicious small bites by some
        premiere wines from the Napa Valley:            of Napa's finest chefs.
Anomaly Vineyards, Behrens Family Winery,
Drinkward Peschon, Relic Wine Cellars, and              Back at the Beaulieu Garden Guest House, your
Zeitgeist Cellars. Stay for two fabulous nights at      evening takes flight with a champagne toast—
the historic Beaulieu Garden Guest House, set           one lucky guest will saber a magnum bottle
among the picturesque vineyards in Rutherford,          of world-class champagne before your private
and enjoy dinner for 10 prepared by first-class         dinner of culinary creation begins. Each course
Chef Dave Cruz (previously of Bouchon and               will be masterfully paired with a vintage library
Ad Hoc, and now San Francisco’s Little Gem).            wine hand-selected from the vintner's personal
                                                        collection. For the coup de grace, you will receive
Upon arrival to the beautifully appointed Beaulieu      ten magnum bottles, one current release and one
Garden Estate, you will be welcomed by both the         library vintage, all exclusively signed by each
CEO and the Board Chair of Family House. Your           winery owner and winemaker.
first evening will be filled with a casual family-
style dinner curated by Board Member and friend         This unforgettable Napa experience for 10 people
of the Sullivan family (owners of the BV House),        to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.
Lorcan Kearney. The next morning, your full             Expires March 16, 2020.
day of fun begins with local coffee and artisanal
pastries, before your hospitality director and          DONATED BY:
                                                        ANOMALY VINEYARDS; BEHRENS FAMILY WINERY;
driver for the day takes you to each of the wineries    DRINKWARD PESCHON; RELIC WINE CELLARS;
for private tours featuring tastings of their reserve   ZEITGEIST CELLARS; CHEF DAVE CRUZ;
and current release wines.                              DAGMAR & PATRICK SULLIVAN; LORCAN KEARNEY

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DANCE AND DINE FOR 10

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        o you have a passion for the ballet? Live    award-winning restaurant Mourad, owned by
        the ultimate ballerina's dream: Mathilde     Michelin star-chef Mourad Lahlou, who is both
        Froustey, a Principal Dancer with the San    Mathilde's fiancé and the chef of this year's
Francisco Ballet, will teach a private dance class   Cabernet for Connoisseurs! Restaurant Mourad
for up to 10 lucky children or adults. Born in       has been touted as "a beautiful place for a splurge,"
Bordeaux, France, Mathilde started dancing at        with modern presentations of some of the most
age 9 in the south of France, and danced for The     spectacular Moroccan dishes, showcasing rich
Paris Opera Ballet before blessing San Francisco     and vibrant flavors that harmonize with fresh,
with her graceful performances. She dances           local, artisanal ingredients.
internationally as a guest performer and her
honors include an Isadora Duncan Dance Award,        After dinner, enjoy a one-night stay at the
a Danza & Danza's Best Foreign Dancer Award,         St. Regis Hotel San Francisco. And on a future
and a gold medal at the Varna International Ballet   evening, watch Mathilde perform her magic in a
Competition.                                         production with the SF Ballet.

Following your private lesson with Mathilde,         To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
enjoy a sophisticated and fun afternoon tea at the   before March 16, 2020.
Ritz-Carlton San Francisco—dine on a decadent
display of finger foods and teas, while taking in    DONATED BY:
the views of the gorgeous San Francisco skyline.     MATHILDE FROUSTEY; MOURAD LAHLOU, MOURAD;
Later that evening (or on a separate evening),       RITZ-CARLTON SAN FRANCISCO;
                                                     THE ST. REGIS HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO
one lucky couple from your party will dine at

 INCLUDES:
 • Private dance lesson with SF Ballet's Mathilde Froustey
 • Ritz-Carlton San Francisco afternoon tea for ten
 • Dinner for two at restaurant Mourad
 • Two tickets to a performance at the San Francisco Ballet
 • One-night stay for two at The St. Regis Hotel San Francisco

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THE TRIPLE TRIPLE: UNBELIEVABLE DINING AT THREE
3-STAR MICHELIN RESTAURANTS FOR 2 PEOPLE + TWO 1.5LS

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         et ready to experience the best of the best   Healdsburg in the heart of Sonoma for a one-
         of Bay Area dining with three incredible      night stay at this luxury hotel. Relish in your
         culinary evenings brought to you by           memories while you sip on your 1.5L of
three gracious hosts. You and your guest will be       2015 Pulido~Walker Panek Vineyard.
immersed in sensory dining adventures at three
3-star Michelin restaurants, along with overnight      Finally, expert sommelier Debbie Zachareas will
stays at some of the most coveted hotels in            bring her wine-pairing expertise to a dinner
San Francisco and wine country.                        co-hosted by Family House's own Alexandra
                                                       Morgan at Atelier Crenn. Chef Dominique Crenn
First, Vineyard 7&8 will host you for dinner at        offers a multi-course experience in a homey and
The Restaurant at Meadowood. You'll enjoy a            luxurious dining room—the menu focuses on
fabulous, casually elegant dinner followed by a        the freshest seafood and vegetables, drawing
one-night stay at Forbes Travel Guide's 5-star-rated   from the memories of her mother's garden and
hotel: Meadowood, Napa Valley. Take in gorgeous        reconnecting guests with nature. Afterwards,
views and relish in every amenity imaginable           enjoy a relaxing one-night stay at the Four
at this beautiful oasis. Take home a 1.5L of           Seasons San Francisco, and take home a 1.5L
2015 Vineyard 7&8 Estate Vineyard Cabernet             of 2016 Halleck Vineyards The Farm Vineyard.
Sauvignon.
                                                       Dinners to be scheduled independently on
Next, Pulido~Walker will host you for dinner           mutually agreeable dates through March 16, 2020.
at Single Thread, named one of America's most          Transportation is not included.
exciting new restaurants. Delight in delicate,
detailed dishes that are thoughtful without being      DONATED BY:
                                                       FOUR SEASONS SAN FRANCISCO
overly fussy, served in a comfortable dining room      HOTEL HEALDSBURG
with a direct view into the restaurant's open          PULIDO~WALKER
kitchen.                                               MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY
                                                       VINEYARD 7&8
After enjoying the 11-course menu customized           DEBBIE ZACHAREAS
to your dietary preferences, head over to Hotel

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"NAPA'S AMERICAN WINE CLASSIC" EXPERIENCE FOR 4

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       he Napa Valley Vintners association              Lawrence Fairchild will host you and your guests
       was formed in 1944 by seven insightful           for a lunch, tour, and tasting at the Fairchild Estate.
       Napa vintners to promote, protect, and           Among California’s most prestigious producers,
enhance Napa Valley. This year marks the 75th           Fairchild Napa Valley is renowned for its almost-
anniversary of Auction Napa Valley hosted by            impossible-to-get Cabernets. Fairchild wines are
Napa Valley Vintners, which has become the              meticulously crafted in the heart of Napa Valley
world's most celebrated charity wine event. One         by renowned winemaker Philippe Melka and
of the most coveted tickets at Auction Napa Valley      proprietor Lawrence Fairchild.
is the Barrel Auction, held this year at the newly
renovated Louis M. Martini Winery (who also             Steve and Seanne Contursi, proprietors of
happen to be one of the seven founding vintners).       Arrow&Branch, will host you for a dinner and
                                                        wine tasting prepared by vintner Steve Contursi at
The annual auction draws hundreds from the              the Coombsville Estate. Each couple will take home
wine trade to sample 100 lots of exclusive wines        a collector's magnum of Arrow&Branch.
directly from the barrel—with the winemakers
who've made them. These wines will complement           To complete your weekend, you will be staying
signature dishes from some of Napa Valley's             at the Silverado Resort and Spa, an enchanting
favorite restaurants in the expansive outdoor           retreat in the heart of Napa Valley. Two rooms for
sycamore grove. Wines for the Premiere trade            two nights, including breakfast at the Grill, will
auction are made exclusively for the event and          give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy a full
sold to single bidders as futures in lots that are as   weekend of amazing wine and fabulous food.
small as 60 bottles and as large as 240.
                                                        Valid on May 30-31, 2019.
Before the Barrel Auction, you will be hosted by
two Napa favorites, Fairchild and Arrow&Branch,         DONATED BY:
for lunch and dinner on May 30th.                       ARROW&BRANCH; FAIRCHILD; NAPA VALLEY
                                                        VINTNERS; SILVERADO RESORT & SPA

  INCLUDES:
  • 4 tickets to the Napa Valley Barrel Auction on May 31, 2019
  • Lunch, tour, and tasting at Fairchild Estate for 4
  • Dinner for 4 at Arrow&Branch's Coombsville Estate
  • 2 1.5L bottles Arrow&Branch
  • Two-night stay for 2 couples at Silverado Resort and Spa, including breakfast

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LOT #13 | LIVE AUCTION

KEEPER OF THE LORE—GAME OF THRONES
AT HOURGLASS FOR 10

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        urious about Dornish wine (It's not Napa      questions that capture your fancy. But keep in
        cab, but it's pretty good.), Daenerys' next   mind, Bryan has a reputation of killing off his
        move, the advance of the Whitewalkers?        favorite characters...!
Obsessed with Game of Thrones? Of course you
are! THIS is your ticket to learn the lore of what    To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
lurks behind the GOT scenes. You and nine of          before March 16, 2020.
your luckiest Game of Thrones-loving friends will
be in heaven as you share a dinner with Bryan         DONATED BY:
Cogman, Game of Thrones writer, executive             CAROLYN DURYEA AND JEFF SMITH,
                                                      HOURGLASS ESTATE
producer, and "Keeper of the Lore," as said by        CHEF GARY PENIR
GOT author George R.R. Martin. In the rough-          BRYAN COGMAN
hewn vault at Hourglass, your crew will savor
a feast conjured by Chef Gary Penir. As you
dine, feel free to ask the most minute or daring

 INCLUDES:
 • Dinner for 10 in the Hourglass vault with Game of Thrones writer
   Bryan Cogman
 • Meal prepared by critically acclaimed Chef Gary Penir
 • Pairing wines provided by Hourglass

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LOT #14 | LIVE AUCTION

REBELLIUM WINES & RIVER TERRACE INN
UNIQUE NAPA EXPERIENCE FOR 6

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   f you love learning about wine, enjoying          After the food and wine has been relished and
   great food, and being surrounded by artistic      consumed, relax overnight at River Terrace Inn,
   inspiration, this package is for you! Rebellium   with an enchanting blend of modern elegance and
Wines is owned by John Keyes, who honed is           laid-back California charm in the heart of Napa
craft at Sine Qua Non and in the Barossa Valley,     Valley.
and Blake Jordan, who lends an exceptional
artistic touch with his sought-after glass bottle    Tonight, take home a 9L of Rebellium Cabernet
illustrations. Join John for an exciting blending    Sauvignon painted by Blake Jordan and signed
session for six, and take home your own              by children at Family House in your hands.
personally-blended 6L bottle.
                                                     To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
The session will take place at Kitchen Collective    before March 16, 2020.
Napa Valley, an urban cooking club built on a
passion for the elevated epicurean experience.       DONATED BY:
Following the blending session, the group will       REBELLIUM WINES
enjoy an amazing private dinner rooted in the
tradition of Basque gastronomy societies.

    INCLUDES:
    • Wine-blending experience with John Keyes
    • Dinner for six at Kitchen Collective Napa Valley
    • One-night stay for six at River Terrace Inn
    • One 9L bottle Rebellium Cabernet Sauvignon
    • One 6L bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon of your personal blend

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THE FINEST OF FRENCH FOOD & WINE FOR 8

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       njoy an intimate dinner for eight people     Wines include:
       in the private dining room at San
       Francisco's Jardinière restaurant. Known     •   2 bottles 1996 Salon Champagne
for delivering modern French-California cuisine,    •   1 bottle 2012 Coche Dury Meursault
Jardinière's celebrity Chef Traci Des Jardins has   •   1 bottle 2002 Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet
won the hearts of thousands of visitors over        •   1 bottle 2002 Vogue Musigny
the past 18 years. Enjoy understated elegance       •   1 bottle 2002 DRC Richebourg
throughout the evening with service tailored to     •   1 bottle 1989 Chateau Beaucastal
your every whim. Along with incredible food,        •   1 bottle 1989 Mouton Rothschild
you'll have the pleasure of experiencing some       •   1 bottle 1989 Pichon Lalande
of the most sought-after French wines from the      •   1 bottle 2001 Chateaux d'Yquem
extensive private cellar of philanthropist Bill
Shea. Make amazing memories with this special       To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.
experience!                                         Expires March 16, 2020.
                                                    DONATED BY:
                                                    BILL SHEA

 INCLUDES:
 • Dinner for eight at Jardinière in San Francisco
 • Ten exquisite bottles of French wine

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FUND A FAMILY

                                                                        Leah, 13 years old,
                                                                      with big brother and
                                                                      bone marrow donor
                                                                         Zach, 15 years old

We strive to provide a worry-free environment for every family who stays under our roof.
That’s why no one ever receives a bill when they stay at Family House—all of our services
are provided 100% free of charge, for as long as a family needs our care.

Family House is a sanctuary for families, a place of comfort where they can live with dignity
during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Tonight we ask you to make a generous gift to help fund the array of programs and services
we provide for families caring for seriously ill children.

We serve over 4,500 people each year, up to 80 families each night, 365 days a year.

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY:
  $50,000    Provides more than 300 room nights for families
  $25,000    Provides long term housing for a child undergoing a bone marrow transplant
  $10,000    Funds our daily breakfast program
  $5,000     Stocks our kitchen pantries
  $2,500     Supports our Volunteer Programs
  $1,000     Provides new strollers & wagons
  $500       Funds sibling support group sessions
  $250       Provides birthday celebrations

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LOT #17 | LIVE AUCTION

EUROPEAN LUXURY CRUISE: RIVER BOAT TOUR FOR 2 +
PRE-CRUISE PRIVATE TASTING WITH DEBBIE ZACHAREAS

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         iscover some of the world's most           celebrated Sommelier and Partner at Ferry Plaza
         acclaimed wine regions with an             Wine Merchant, will host you for an intimate wine
         unparalleled experience aboard a           education class and tasting focusing on your region
romantic river cruise. From luxurious rooms         of choice.
to culinary masterpieces, there's no better way
to explore Europe's most exquisite wine regions.    Expires December 31, 2019. Blackout dates: May,
The motto aboard the ship? "No request too large,   June, and September 1-October 15. Excludes
no detail too small." Whether you choose to sail    Portugal and Russia. Excludes suites and junior
the Rhine or the Danube, extraordinary scenery,     suites.
exclusive treasures, and exquisite landscapes
lay ahead, with every detail perfected. This trip   DONATED BY:
of a lifetime is yours for the taking! Once you     UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES & ELLEN BETTRIDGE, CEO
                                                    DEBBIE ZACHAREAS
decide on your destination, Debbie Zachareas,

 INCLUDES:
 • Seven-night/Eight-day 2019 European Boutique River Cruise
 • Private region-specific wine education for two with Debbie Zachareas at
   San Francisco's Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant (on a mutually agreeable date)
 • Cruise includes all gratuities onboard and onshore, all onboard dining, unlimited
   alcoholic beverages, tours & excursions, onboard fitness center, wellness
   classes, use of bicycles & Nordic walking sticks, Wi-Fi, and airport transfers
 • Transfers to and from airport to ship and ship to airport are complimentary,
   so long as the passengers are embarking and disembarking on the cruise
   start and end date

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LOT #18 | LIVE AUCTION

MEMENTO MORI WINE & DINE WEEKEND FOR 4

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        ou and three very lucky guests will have    To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
        the chance to experience the exclusive      before March 16, 2020.
        wines of Memento Mori. Your tour and
tasting will lead you on a journey through one of   DONATED BY:
the most newly acclaimed wineries in the Napa       MEMENTO MORI WINERY
Valley, and you will depart with your very own      SCALE WINE GROUP
                                                    COMPLINE WINE BAR, RESTAURANT & MERCHANT
3L bottle of Memento Mori. That evening, you'll
enjoy an exceptional dinner and wine pairing
selected by Master Sommeliers Desmond
Echavarrie and Matt Stamp at Compline, the
newest hot spot in Napa. After dinner, retire
to your rooms at the intimate and luxurious
Carneros Inn for the perfect ending to a perfect
weekend.

 INCLUDES:
 • Tour and tasting at Memento Mori for four
 • One 3L bottle, Memento Mori
 • Dinner and wine pairing by Master Sommeliers Desmond Echavarrie
   and Matt Stamp at Compline in Napa for four
 • Accommodations at Carneros Inn: two rooms for two nights

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LOT #19 | LIVE AUCTION

WEEKLONG ITALIAN VILLA STAY FOR 10

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  magine waking up to a breathtaking view              • Hands on traditional pasta making class,
  of the scenic Piedmont countryside. This dream       followed by dinner with wines paired perfectly
  could become a reality as you and nine others        with each pasta
enjoy an entire week at the historic 17th century      • An evening of storytelling about Piedmont
Villa Bracchi in Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, the          using wine and food as the guide and reference
world-famous Barolo and Barbaresco region.             point
This gorgeous property has been completely             • Depending on the season (autumn is the best!),
renovated, retaining its historic charm, but with      embark on the truly spectacular experience of
all modern amenities. You'll have five bedrooms,       truffle hunting with an expert guide and his dog
six and a half bathrooms, a beautiful chef 's          • A visit to one of the region's top cellars, where
kitchen, dining and living areas with a vaulted        you'll meet the owner/winemaker and have a
ceiling and fireplace, and a swimming pool. The        private tasting of the region's famed Barolo
Villa sits on five acres and is west facing with jaw
dropping views of the Italian Alps.                    To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
                                                       before March 16, 2020 and used by April 1, 2020.
Your visit will include:
                                                       DONATED BY:
                                                       CLAY MCLACHLAN

 INCLUDES:
 • Six night stay at Villa Bracchi, Piedmont for ten people
 • Pasta making class with dinner and wines
 • Piemonte storytelling dinner
 • Truffle hunt (season permitting)
 • Visit and wine tasting at a top Barolo wine cellar

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LOT #20 | LIVE AUCTION

HAMEL FAMILY WINES SONOMA VALLEY RETREAT FOR 6

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      avor a weekend away in the allure of wine     In addition, the hospitality team at HFW can
      country at Hamel Family Wines in Sonoma       work with you and your group to help curate
      Valley. Your group of up to six people will   what will surely be a memorable insider's first-
spend two nights in the charming Armor Plate        class wine country experience. Finally, just to
House and Cottage at Hamel Family Wines             ensure that you get into the right frame of mind,
(HFW) in Sonoma Valley, overlooking one of          the high bidder will leave tonight with a magnum
California's oldest Zinfandel vineyards, dating     of Isthmus, HFW's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
back to the 1890's.                                 blend.

Your group will privately tour the HFW Estate       To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
House, winery, and cave, to be followed by an       before March 16, 2020.
intimate wine dinner by acclaimed chef Mourad
Lahlou in HFW's Library with sweeping views         DONATED BY:
of Sonoma Mountain and the valley below.            PAMELA AND GEORGE HAMEL JR.,
                                                    HAMEL FAMILY WINES

 INCLUDES:
 • Two-night stay at Armor Plate House and Cottage at Hamel Family Wines
 • Tour, tasting, and intimate dinner at Hamel Family Wines for six
 • One magnum Hamel Family Wines Isthmus Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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LOT #21 | LIVE AUCTION

BUY A SPOT: THE MABON—VIP IN THE HOUSE FOR 2

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        elebrate the 2019 harvest in style as    of Hourglass wine. After dinner, join the
        Hourglass Estate's honored guest at      other guests to continue the festivities with
        the winery's infamous harvest party,     amazing performances by The English Beat
The Mabon. Preeminent party-throwers and         and Hourglass's house band Wristrocket. Come
proprietors, Jeff Smith and Carolyn Duryea,      howl at the moon! The Mabon will be held on
will treat you to a rockin' good time that you   Saturday, September 7, 2019. Buy a Spots are
won't soon forget. Enjoy a multi course dinner   limited.
prepared by Gary Penir of GP Cuisine in the
Hourglass caves, along with delicious glasses    DONATED BY: HOURGLASS ESTATE

 TICKETS:
 • $2,500 per couple ($1,250 per person)
 • Limited to twelve couples

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LOT #22 | LIVE AUCTION

ROCKERS DREAM COME TRUE FOR 4

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        id you know that Metallica's headquarters    Every guest will bring home a cool Metallica
        are right here in the Bay Area? Well,        swag bag complete with a t-shirt, hoodie, cap,
        you and three of your closest pals and       and bottle of Blackened Whisky.
Metallica-loving guests will get the thrill of a
lifetime when you join Metallica's Lars Ulrich for   But wait—the excitement doesn't stop there.
a personal tour of the band's local headquarters.    You'll also receive one autographed copy of their
                                                     2016 double album, Hardwired to Self Destruct,
Sip on the band's very own Blackened Whiskey         and four tickets to the next Bay Area Metallica
and Enter Night Beer while you tour the Metallica    show! A dream come true for any loyal fan.
museum—marvel at the nearly 40 year history
of this genre-defining band. See the band's home     To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
rehearsal space, and ask questions about their       before March 16, 2020.
state-of-the-art gear.
                                                     DONATED BY:
                                                     MARC REITER

 INCLUDES:
 • Lars Ulrich-led tour for four of Metallica's Bay Area headquarters
 • Four swag bags
 • One copy of Hardwired to Self Destruct double album, autographed
 by all four band members
 • Four tickets to the next Bay Area Metallica concert

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LOT #23 | LIVE AUCTION

"LEGENDS TO LAGOONS" TAHITI CRUISE FOR 2

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       aid-back island life awaits you in the      aquarium with an abundance of marine life.
       South Pacific on this spectacular cruise    Spend two days in Bora Bora, known as the most
       aboard the luxurious Regatta. Spend a       romantic island in the world. Before ending the
day exploring Papeete, the capital of French       cruise back in Papeete, spend time in Raiatea,
Polynesia in the tropical paradise of Tahiti.      a picturesque island with calm waters, emerald
The island's volcanic peaks overlook lush          mountains, and endless blue skies.
rainforest, black sand beaches, and topaz
waterfalls. Sail to verdant Moorea, and take in    Sails April 4-14, 2020 (dates are non-transferable).
the colors of this paradise—the greens of the      Must be booked by January 31, 2020. (Bookings
volcanically-formed cliffs, the blues of the       are subject to availability 60 days prior to
still-watered lagoons, and the white blossoms      sailing.) Excludes air fare, hotels, ground
of the small Tiaré—Tahiti's national flower.       transportation, gratuities, shore excursions, travel
Fakarava, the following port, is home to many      visas, passenger protection insurance, and any
rare plant and animal species. Search for unique   incidental purchases. Prize is non-transferable nor
tropical birds before continuing to Nuku Hiva,     redeemable for cash and cannot be combined with
where you can see crystal blue lagoons             in-market promotions.
and one of the world's tallest waterfalls,
Vaipo Falls. Then sail to Rangiroa, one of the     DONATED BY:
                                                   OCEANIA CRUISES
largest atolls in the world, creating a natural    BOB BINDER

 INCLUDES:
 • 10-night "Legends to Lagoons" voyage for two (based on double occupancy),
 sailing Papeete to Papeete on M/S Regatta on April 4, 2020, in a Category A3
 Concierge Stateroom valued at up to $9,998
 • Government taxes and fees

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LOT #24 | LIVE AUCTION

SPOTTSWOODE & SILVER OAK SOJOURN

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        his unique lot celebrates everything great     organically farmed estate vineyard. This meal will
        about friendship, opportunity, and the         pair a selection of Spottswoode's wines with a
        labor of love and family. The Novak family     wonderful and creative menu.
acquired Spottswoode estate in 1972 and has
stewarded this legendary property ever since,          Day two will take you on a private guided tour
creating some of the most renowned wines in            of the Silver Oak winery, followed by a delicious,
Napa Valley. Early in the Spottswoode journey,         seasonal wine pairing lunch including Silver Oak
Jack Novak's dear friend, Ray Duncan and his           and Twomey's finest wines.
family, visited and fell in love with the beauty and
spirit of the valley. They were so inspired they       The Twomey Guest House in Calistoga includes
decided to create a winery of their own: Silver        2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and full kitchen (plus
Oak. Silver Oak went on to become an instant           a pull-out couch for 2 additional people). To
success, and continues to be one of the singular       be scheduled on a mutually agreeable Tuesday
wineries in both Napa and Alexander valleys.           through Friday before March 16, 2020.

Experience the magic with two nights at Silver         Each couple will take home one 750ml bottle each
Oak's Twomey winery guest house, with lunches          of Spottswoode 2015 and 2016 Estate Cabernet
and winery tours/tastings at the highly acclaimed      Sauvignon and one bottle each of Silver Oak 2014
Spottswoode and Silver Oak wineries.                   Alexander Valley and 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet
                                                       Sauvignon.
Your unforgettable day at historic Spottswoode
begins with a private morning tour & tasting           DONATED BY: SILVER OAK CELLARS;
at the winery, followed by a casual luncheon           SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
overlooking Spottswoode's beautiful, 40-acre

 INCLUDES:
 • Two-night stay (Tuesday through Friday) at Silver Oak's Twomey Guest House
 • Lunches and tastings for six people at Spottswoode and Silver Oak wineries
 • Twelve 750ml bottles

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LOT #25 | LIVE AUCTION

WINE PAIRING DINNER FOR 16

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       his is an incredible opportunity to bring      and impressive experiences, including her years
       together your closest friends to enjoy a       as Ambassador to Austria. The stories will be
       spectacular dinner at one of the most scenic   endless as you sip your way through a remarkable
destinations—HALL's historic Bergeld Vineyard,        evening.
located at the base of the breathtaking Mayacamas
Mountains. You and 15 others will enjoy an            To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.
extraordinary four-course meal, meticulously          Expires March 16, 2020.
paired with HALL's acclaimed artisan cabernets,
which have received 95+ ratings year after year.      DONATED BY:
Learn the history behind the winery—from its          HALL NAPA VALLEY
early beginnings, to the team's dedication to the
arts and sustainability, to Kathryn Hall's unique

 INCLUDES:
 • Dinner for sixteen at the historic Bergfeld Vineyard at HALL Napa Valley
 • Four-course meal paired with HALL Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon
 • Winery tour and tasting for sixteen

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LOT #26 | LIVE AUCTION

WARRIORS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL FOR 2

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     he Golden State Warriors entered the            The winning bidder will cheer on our phenomenal
     2018-2019 season as the two-time                home team from an up close and personal
     defending NBA champions, having                 perspective, with two Floor Seats at the Warriors'
won back-to-back NBA championships.                  final season at Oracle Arena on the March 31,
                                                     2019 game against the Charlotte Hornets of the
The Warriors have five All-Stars that were named     Eastern Conference.
to the 2018 All-Star Game. This is the 6th time in
NBA history a team has had five All-Stars from       Tonight, take home your 2018-19 team ball,
the previous season.                                 signed by the entire team, as well as a four pack
                                                     of 2016 Domaine Curry Napa Valley Cabernet
The Warriors will also attempt to become the first   Sauvignon.
team since the 2000-2002 Los Angeles Lakers to
three-peat in the NBA Finals.                        DONATED BY:
                                                     DENNIS & SABRINA HIGGS
                                                     THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

 INCLUDES:
 • Two floor seats for March 31, 2019 5:30pm Warriors game in Oakland
 • Signed basketball from the 2018-2019 team
 • Four pack of 2016 Domaine Curry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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  LOT #101 | AldenAlli Wine Harvest Blending Session and
  Harvest Dinner with Dan Kosta for Six

• Experience the magic of a Sonoma wine harvest
with vintner Dan Kosta! Enjoy a dynamic tour
of the vineyard during the bustling harvest season
• Afterwards, join Dan for a hands-on blending
discussion in the winery
• Culminate your experience with an intimate
Harvest Dinner for six hosted by Dan
(To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable
date in September, 2019)

DONATED BY AldenAlli

  LOT #102 | Andrew Geoffrey Dinner for Twelve

• Peter Thompson of Andrew Geoffrey will be your
private chef and wine sommelier for the evening
• Enjoy a four-course dinner for 12 in your home,
paired with an eight-year vertical tasting of the
Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards Diamond Mountain
District Cabernet Sauvignon
• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable
date before December 31, 2019

DONATED BY Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards

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LOT #103 | Arkenstone Lunch, Tour, and Tasting for Six + One 1.5L

                                     • You and five guests will join the Arkenstone team
                                     for a VIP tour, tasting, and lunch paired
                                     with special library wines,
                                     as you enjoy sweeping views
                                     of the valley from high upon
                                     the western ridge of
                                     Howell Mountain
                                     • 1.5L bottle of 2015 Estate
                                     Red Blend in a wooden box
                                     • Tour to be scheduled on a
                                     mutually agreeable date before
                                     March 16, 2020

                                     DONATED BY Arkenstone

LOT #104 | Dalla Valle Two 1.5L Bottles

                       • The exceptional acreage of Dalla Valle has continually
                       distinguished itself as the ideal site for producing some
                       of the world's finest wines. Enjoy two magnums from this
                       cult Napa producer:
                          • 1.5L 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
                          • 1.5L 2015 Maya

                       DONATED BY Dalla Valle Vineyards

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  LOT #105 | FUTO Estate Tour & Tasting for Four + One 1.5L Bottle

 • Tour and tasting for four at the Oakville
 Estate. Surrounded by oaks and old growth
 forests, the winery's serenity belies its
 location in the hub of the Napa Valley
 • 1.5L Futo Oakville Proprietary Red
 • To be scheduled on a mutually
 agreeable date before March 16, 2020
 DONATED BY
 FUTO Estate

  LOT #106 | Gandona Estate 2-Night Stay + Private Lunch,
  Tour & Tasting for 2 Couples

• Gandona Estate looks forward to welcoming the
winning bidders, four guests, for a two-night stay
at their charming guesthouse, set amongst the vines,
of Pritchard Hill Estate
• As special guests of the estate, you will be hosted
for a private lunch and wine tasting of Gandona
wines by owner and vintner Manuel Pires, followed
by a tour of the scenic vineyard and state-of-the-art
winery
• Accommodations for two couples for two nights,
plus lunch, tour, and tasting for four
• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date
before March 16, 2020

DONATED BY Gandona Estate

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  LOT #107 | Sailing Memo San Francisco Bay Cruise for Six

                                              • Enjoy a half-day (four hour) cruise around the
                                              beautiful San Francisco Bay for six
                                              • Food by Susie Heller & Fatted Calf Charcuterie,
                                              as well as wines from Kimberly Jones Selections
                                              • Sailing Memo has been providing memorable sailing
                                              experiences on the San Francisco Bay since 2013. Your
                                              captain, world renowned race car driver Memo Gidley,
                                              was raised on the waters of Sausalito and brings a
                                              passion for sailing and rich knowledge of local maritime
                                              history. The vessel, Basic Instinct, is a New Zealand-built
                                              Elliott 1050 and is the only boat of her kind in the U.S.
• Includes light snacks, drinks and GoPro footage from the trip
• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 16, 2020

DONATED BY Memo Gidley, Sailing Memo Boat Charters; Fatted Calf        Charcuterie;
Susie Heller; Kimberly Jones Selections

  LOT #108 | von Strasser Lobster and Prime Rib Dinner for Twelve

                                                                     • Lobster and prime rib feast
                                                                     for 12 with Rudy von Strasser
                                                                     at von Strasser Winery, including
                                                                     wine
                                                                     • To be scheduled at a mutually
                                                                     agreed-upon date before
                                                                     March 16, 2020, excluding harvest
                                                                     season. 30 day advance notice
                                                                     required

                                                                     DONATED BY von Strasser

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  LOT #109 | ZD Wines Tour & Tasting for Four + One 3L Bottle
  + 3-Pack Sparkling + Champagne Saber

 • ZD Wines Vineyard View
 tour & tasting for four
 • One 3L bottle of 2015
 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
 • 3 pack of 50th anniversary
 Blanc de Blanc Sparkling with
 a champagne saber
 • To be scheduled on a mutually
 agreeable date by March 16, 2020

 DONATED BY ZD Wines

  LOT #110 | Kauai Princeville Condo 7-Night Stay

• Luxurious villa with private lanai, mountain
views, and easy beach access. This Hanalei Bay
Villa is perfect for a romantic getaway or a fun
family vacation
• Seven-night stay for up to four people in a
spacious two-bedroom, two and a half-bath
Condo in Princeville, Hawaii, on the island
of Kauai
• Sunset Cart Tour for two
• 2 rounds of golf at Princeville Makai Golf Course
• To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon
date before March 16, 2020

DONATED BY Carolyn and Kenneth Blom;
Princeville Makai Golf Club

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 LOT #111 | Page Wine Cellars Three Hand-Painted 3L Bottles

                                     • Three 3Ls, hand-painted by artist Blake Jordan:
                                         • One 3L bottle 2015 Vine to Vein
                                         • One 3L bottle 2015 The Stash Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
                                         • One 3L bottle 2015 Premier Barrique

                                     DONATED BY Page Wine Cellars/Revolver Wine Co.

 LOT #112 | A Highly Elevated Experience at Obsidian Ridge

                                • Enjoy a vineyard lunch and pairing of small production,
                                handcrafted volcanic mountain wines from the best view you’ve
                                ever seen from a vineyard, at one of the highest elevations in all of
                                California—a full 2,640 feet above sea level
                                • Transportation will be provided: A group of 3 will be flown from
                                Hayward Executive Airport or Napa Airport to Lampson Field, and
                                a vintage Land Cruiser will transport you to the top of Obsidian
                                Ridge vineyard. A group of 6 will be picked up in Napa, Yountville,
                                St. Helena, or Calistoga by the “Obsidivan” Mercedes Sprinter and
                                whisked to the top of Obsidian Ridge vineyard
• 1.5L 2014 “Half Mile” Cabernet Sauvignon       • 1.5L 2016 Estate Cabernet
• 750ml 2016 “The Slope” Cabernet Sauvignon      • 750ml 2014 Estate Petit Verdot
• 750ml 2016 “The Cinders” Syrah                 • 750ml 2016 “Nicholas Block” Malbec

DONATED BY Obsidian Wine Company

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 LOT #113 | Antinori Prunotto Wine Estate Tasting for 10
 in Piedmont, Italy

• The Prunotto estate, owned by the Antinori Family, is
located in Alba, the most important city in the Langhe
area halfway between Barbaresco and Barolo on the right
side of the Tanaro river, on gentle plains surrounded
by vineyards in the Langhe and Roero territories. The
Antinori family, charmed by such rich natural beauty,
unique vineyards and soils, decided to invest time and
energy in this terroir, confident that their efforts would
make Prunotto what it is today, one of the most
important winemaking estates in the Piedmont region
• To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon Monday
through Friday before March 31, 2020. Visits must be
booked at least 15 days in advance

DONATED BY Antica Napa Valley, an Antinori Family Wine Estate

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THE NANCY AND STEPHEN GRAND FAMILY HOUSE
        540 MISSION BAY BLVD., NORTH, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
TAX ID: 94-2722663 • TEL: 415.476.8321 • INFO@FAMILYHOUSEINC.ORG
Family House 24th Annual
                                     Cabernet for Connoisseurs
                                          Saturday, March 16, 2019
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unless competitive bids are entered. All winning bids will be charged to your account above and you will be notified
to make arrangements for pick-up of your item(s). Shipping arrangements, and all fees associated with shipping, are
the responsibility of the winning bidder and not the responsibility of Family House. Please indicate if you have a
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